The Concrete Institute has a busy training programme planned for the rest of the year. The institute will present a wide range of concrete technology training courses as outlined in its 2013 Education Programme. “The fact that training by the School of Concrete Technology will be continuing has been enthusiastically welcomed by the construction and building industries. Training in concrete technology is regarded as vital and the construction and building sectors clearly are relieved that we will continue to provide the required authoritative training,” says the Concrete Institute’s MD, Bryan Perrie.
“The courses are running at the same premises in Midrand as previously offered by the School of Concrete Technology and are as well supported as usual.”Courses planned for August and September by the institute’s School of Concrete Technology include:
- Introduction to Concrete (SCT 10) – Midrand on August 12-13, and September 30 to October 1. This course is aimed at small, medium and micro enterprises, junior technical and sales staff in the building, construction and allied industries and others wanting a short introduction to concrete.
- Making Concrete Bricks and Blocks (SCT 13) – Midrand on August 15. This course will assist empowering learners and guide them on how to make a living out of the manufacture of masonry units.
- Mortars, Plasters, Screeds and Masonry (SCT 12) – Midrand on August 14. A course originally developed to assist NHBRC inspectors interpret the requirements of the NHBRC Home Builders’ Manual and written around the manual.
- Concrete Practice (SCT 20)– Midrand on August 5-8 and September 2-5; in Durban from September 9-12, and Port Elizabeth from August 26-29. This popular course is recommended for foremen, clerks-of-work, technicians, supervisors, sales and technical staff. It is also suitable for electrical, mechanical and mining engineers.
- Concrete Technology (SCT 30) – Midrand on August 19-23. Aimed at civil and structural engineers, experienced technicians and technologists, this intensive course provides detailed knowledge of how cement and concrete works.
- Concrete Structures: Analysis & Design (SCT 35) – Midrand on August 5-8 and 12-15, and in Cape Town on September 16-20. This course is aimed at practising civil and structural engineers seeking tuition regarding reinforced concrete design according to EN 1992-1-1 Eurocode 2. The first part of the course covers the basic principles of reinforced concrete design and the second, the application of these principles.
